Research on materials for health at Stockholm University focuses on the design, synthesis and evaluation of advanced materials that can contribute to improved diagnostics, prevention and treatment of disease. The field brings together chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, biology and medicine to develop materials that interact with biological systems in controlled and useful ways.
Examples include biomaterials for tissue repair and regeneration, nanoparticles and polymer-based systems for drug delivery, surfaces and coatings with antibacterial or anti-biofilm properties, and materials that can respond to light, pH or other biological signals. Such materials can be used to deliver therapeutic agents to specific sites in the body, support cell growth, prevent infections or improve the performance of biomedical devices.
A central part of the research is to understand how material properties such as size, shape, surface chemistry, porosity, degradation and mechanical behaviour influence biological responses. This includes studies of cell viability, biocompatibility, controlled release, antimicrobial activity and interactions with proteins, cells and tissues.
The research contributes to the development of future technologies for healthcare, including more effective drug delivery systems, infection-preventing materials, diagnostic tools, implantable materials and new approaches for treating wounds and other medical conditions.